Side Out
TriStar Pictures | Release Date: March 30, 1990 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
37
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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Chicago TribuneDonald Liebenson
There are few sports the movies haven't tackled. Side Out (1991) found one: volleyball. Thirtysomething star Peter Horton brings his shaggy dog sincerity to his role as Zack, the former king of the beach who gets a chance at redemption when he becomes mentor to C. Thomas Howell. [17 Sep 1991, p.3C]
40
EmpireWilliam Thomas
Braindead and done to death, this somehow remains a relatively fun ride. Read full review
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Los Angeles TimesMichael Wilmington
When Side Out gets to its “meat"--intercutting the beach with the law firm, intercutting frantic lovemaking with a tough volleyball loss, intercutting the beach with life, intercutting bikinis with more bikinis--we know we’re dealing with shameless button-pressers. Read full review
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TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
SIDE OUT might interest a few beach bums, volleyball fans, and product-placement buffs, but otherwise it has limited appeal. Read full review
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